Product Description
by Andy Watters (Author), Neil Loughran (Author)
Ireland's love affair with Gaelic Games in general, and Gaelic football in particular, has never dimmed. Through the lean days of hunger and emigration, through the champagne-mojito-flavoured years of the Celtic Tiger and onwards, Ireland's love affair for 'our games' has always endured.Fact-packed and light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and a quirky guide reveals little-known facts about Gaelic football along with details of classic matches, statistical records, famous players, amusing anecdotes, and a general history. This can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient game.
Author Biography
Andy Watters and Neil Loughran are both sports editors with the Irish News, the biggest selling daily newspaper in Northern Ireland whose sports coverage centers on Gaelic Games. They also are regular contributors to RTÉ and the BBC.
